A better way to tell if memory is compatible with mobo?

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johnnyp23

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Looking at the list of compatible memory for my AsRock Z77 Extreme6 on Asrocks website made me wonder how up to date it is. There seems to be a lot of models missing. If it lists (for example) Kingston hyperx 8GB (2 x4) 1600 CL9 xmp memory but doesn't list another model w/ exact specs, should I avoid the unlisted?
My CPU will be i5-3570k.

Thanks in advance. I'm trying to avoid costly mistakes. Please feel free to leave any tips/ info.
 
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unknownofprob
I wouldn't, they should all work unless you put an older ram in (DDR2 or DDR). Sometimes you can get ram with a lovely 2400MHz or even 3000MHz or even 4000MHz. Some motherboards won't support those speeds so the ram in the motherboard won't work how'd you like it to. All the DDR3 1600MHz based ram will work in your motherboard unless it lists it supports a max of 1333MHz which yours doesn't. Go for any ram with 1600MHz as they should all work fine. Oh and there is no point going for Ram with those really fancy coolers on the top as they do nothing as ram doesn't tend to get hot, going for low profile ram is fine and does the same job just without the looks of the other one.
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I wouldn't, they should all work unless you put an older ram in (DDR2 or DDR). Sometimes you can get ram with a lovely 2400MHz or even 3000MHz or even 4000MHz. Some motherboards won't support those speeds so the ram in the motherboard won't work how'd you like it to. All the DDR3 1600MHz based ram will work in your motherboard unless it lists it supports a max of 1333MHz which yours doesn't. Go for any ram with 1600MHz as they should all work fine. Oh and there is no point going for Ram with those really fancy coolers on the top as they do nothing as ram doesn't tend to get hot, going for low profile ram is fine and does the same job just without the looks of the other one.
 
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How to tell if a motherboard and RAM kit are compatible.
1. Does the motherboard say DDR3?
2. Does the RAM say DDR3?
3. If yes to the above, it works!

The recommended or compatible memory list is just what the motherboard manufacturer have verified works with the board, it is in no way an exhaustive list and wouldn't have been updated since the boards release.
 
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